The purpose of the blog is to educate, to myth bust, and to answer commonly asked questions about our system in the United States and the rest of the world. There is a common misconception that when our seasons are and how they are structured is just a choice that is/can be made in a vacuum concerning the global context of the game. It can't...
THREAD: How the Rest of the World Operates Leagues— Daniel Workman (@danielworkman) July 12, 2018
The calendar usually follows a Fall-Spring format. In the northern hemisphere, especially Europe, leagues typically start in August & end in May. pic.twitter.com/TZu1rqVtqi
2. The largest player transfer market in the world occurs during the months of June-August. If a league is in mid-season, clubs are less likely to make drastic roster changes including selling your best players knowing you have little hope of replacing them.— Daniel Workman (@danielworkman) July 12, 2018
3. COMPETITION: In most leagues, every game matters. Every game has consequences. Clubs in leagues that operate using a single table (season long tournament format) are unable to take games off & wait for the playoffs. The pressure is high & clubs must rise to meet the challenge. pic.twitter.com/bx3hCwOZ9U— Daniel Workman (@danielworkman) July 12, 2018
4. SPORTING MERIT: Participation in a league should primarily be based on sporting merit (on-field performance). @FIFAcom has clear rules that govern leagues including the use of Promotion & Relegation. #ProRelForUSA pic.twitter.com/4m0EsPZD3p— Daniel Workman (@danielworkman) July 12, 2018
6. A system of connected leagues provide a path to the top & can be used to connect clubs across an entire country instead of select markets. These open, merit-based systems are often able to be reflexive according to the number & location of participating clubs. #ProRelForUSA pic.twitter.com/wAqRB0h5p7— Daniel Workman (@danielworkman) July 12, 2018
7. A key cost of American Youth Soccer is travel. In leagues around the world, travel is minimized as much as possible. Local & regional play is preferred over national leagues. The reduction of travel costs makes participation more accessible & lowers operating costs. pic.twitter.com/rJ4VvTwIeA— Daniel Workman (@danielworkman) July 12, 2018
8. In the US, our pro leagues are playing spring-fall. They don't participate much in the transfer market, & do silly things like playing All Star Games mid season. US youth teams travel too far too often & too much focus is placed on revenues over development.— Daniel Workman (@danielworkman) July 12, 2018
9. A new philosophy & system is needed. The demand for change is higher than USSF officials, MLS, or the US Soccer media care to acknowledge.— Daniel Workman (@danielworkman) July 12, 2018
10. Instead of trying to Americanize the game & doing things upside down & backwards from the rest of the world, we should play the world's game the world's way. #ProRelForUSA #SPTCforUSA— Daniel Workman (@danielworkman) July 12, 2018
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